Velocix is backed by some of Europes most respected venture capitalists. Each has a strong track record of assisting high technology companies achieve successful market penetration and long-term success.
Amadeus Capital Partners
Amadeus is one of Europe's leading technology investors. Since its inception in 1997, the firm has backed over 50 companies covering computer hardware and software, mobile and fixed communications technologies and medical technologies.
Investments include Cambridge Silicon Radio, producing single chip bluetooth radios for short range connections and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2004; Optos, a manufacturer of laser retinal scanners which this year had a successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange; Cambridge Broadband, developing technologies for wireless broadband networks in countries with poor infrastructure; and Valista, an electronic payments company.
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3i Plc
3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital. We focus on Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital and invest across Europe, in the United States and in Asia Pacific from 29 offices.
Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our relationships in business. These underpin the value that we deliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders. In the 6 months to 30 September 2004, 3i invested €760 million, including co-investment funds. 3i's venture capital business invested €108 million in the 6 months to 30 September 2004 in early stage technology companies. 3i's Venture Capital business is focused on early stage technology investing in the Healthcare, Software, Communications and Electronics sectors.
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Pentech Ventures
Pentech was launched in July 2001 to invest in early stage technology companies in the UK and Ireland and is run by Eddie Anderson, David Armour and Sandy McKinnon.
Pentech invests between £0.25 million and £3.0 million in early stage technology companies that have created strong intellectual property with high software content. The fund has £22.5m under management, and Pentech's investors include a number of major institutions including the European Investment Fund.
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